Selective Ride Control; Active Handling And Traction Control Systems; Automatic Transmission Features - Chevrolet Corvette 2011 Getting To Know Manual

SELECTIVE RIDE CONTROL✦

The Selective Ride Control system provides reduced impact harshness and improved
road isolation, high-speed stability and handling response.
TOUR
Use for normal city and highway driving for a smooth, comfortable ride.
SPORT
Use where road conditions or personal preference demand more responsive,
controlled handling.

ACTIVE HANDLING AND TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMS

The Traction Control system limits wheelspin and the Active Handling system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The
Traction Control button is located on the center console.
• Press the button once to turn off Traction Control.
• Press and hold the button to turn off both Traction Control and Active Handling.
• Press the button twice to activate the Competitive Driving Mode.
• Press the button again to turn on Traction Control and Active Handling. Both systems
turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FEATURES

A
Sport Mode
• Move the shift lever to the Sport (S)
position to activate Sport mode,
delivering enhanced performance in a
full automatic mode. Do not use the
steering wheel paddles.
Sport Mode with Manual Paddle Shift
• Move the shift lever to the Sport (S)
• Push either paddle on the steering
B
If current vehicle speed is too high or too
low for the requested gear, the shift will
not occur.
Note: The paddles also can be used with the
shift lever in Drive (D) to temporarily override
an automatic gear selection.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
position.
wheel (A) to upshift or squeeze either
paddle behind the steering wheel (B)
to downshift. The current gear will be
displayed on the instrument cluster
or HUD✦.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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